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The Florida Panthers (12-12-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-5) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have lost four straight games.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets are 4-2-4 over the past 10 games, scoring 27 total goals (six power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 26.1%). They have given up 34 goals to their opponents.
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Panthers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-168)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 1-2-3 in overtime matchups as part of a 12-12-2 overall record.
- In the six games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-0-1 record (good for 11 points).
- Looking at the seven times this season the Panthers ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-5-1 record, good for three points.
- Florida has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored two goals (1-2-1 record).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals in 14 games (10-4-0, 20 points).
- In the eight games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-4-0 to register eight points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Florida is 5-8-2 (12 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 7-4-0 (14 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (13-9-5 overall) have posted a record of 6-5-11 in games that have required OT this season.
- In the 13 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- Across the eight games this season the Blue Jackets finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 27 points in their 16 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in eight games has a record of 6-0-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 6-5-3 (15 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.92 | Goals Scored | 2.96 | 20th |
| 19th | 3.15 | Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 21st |
| 12th | 29 | Shots | 30.1 | 4th |
| 6th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 29th |
| 20th | 17.89% | Power Play % | 18.75% | 16th |
| 19th | 80.46% | Penalty Kill % | 71.83% | 30th |
Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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